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Mother's Metaphysical Experiences Inspire
- Dr. Theise’s mother had profound metaphysical experiences, communicating with dead people and spirit guides.
- These experiences inspired him to write his book about complexity and connection.
Life Emerges from Complexity
- Complexity arises when many interactions locally create larger-scale structures globally.
- Life thrives at the edge of order and chaos, governed by simple rules like numbers and feedback loops.
Randomness Enables Adaptation and Life
- Low-level randomness in systems permits adaptation by enabling exploration of adjacent possible futures.
- This randomness makes living things alive but also means death is an unavoidable risk.